Harvey Wallbanger was a rat, A dead rat now. And for a couple of competing researchers, he was going to be their personal lab rat. But as a dead lab rat he has no value to the researchers or the Mayor who was going to make Harvey the poster boy for his dispensary.
Just recently Wilmington Lake legalized Cannabis Dispensaries and like so many things that happen and get voted on, there were unintended consequences. Some were looking to profit off of the devil’s cabbage, while others were organizing marches to stop Wilmington Lake from becoming shrouded in hashish haze.
At first, it was believed that Wallbanger’s death was natural, but then water hemlock was found in his grinder. It was murder and the audience will have to find out who had access to the water hemlock and how did they get it into Harvey.
Some of the suspects: Sister Margarita (the greenhouse queen) and Jerry Cordial (town goodie two shoes). Both were using Harvey for their own benefit.
The playgoer’s help is required because each suspect has a tale to tell and each story is different. Though they were all aware of the crime! This play is more about small towns and politics than cannabis.
The victim was legendary when it came to ‘Satan’s Spinach.’ Harvey Wallbanger was more than a casual user, he was the layman’s Cheech and Chong. Wallbanger had consumed enough of the wacky weed that his skin had started to turn green, making him look like a Christmas tree waiting for the chipper
At first, it was believed that Wallbanger’s death was natural, but then water hemlock was found in his grinder. It was murder and the audience will have to find out who had access to the water hemlock and how did they get it into Harvey.
Locally written (Gem*Boy Productions), local actors: Sam Madden, Jameson Batt, Jon Fremante, Janeen Streeter, Peggy Orman.
Tickets can be purchased at this line (https://lakeplacidolympiccenter.com/event/murder-mystery-dinner-theatre/)
NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority
Friday November 17, 2023.
Cocktail Hour/Coat Check: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
ACT I & Dinner Begins: 6:45pm
Intermission
ACT II & Dessert Bar
Award Ceremony